Ryan Model 147 Lightning Bug. Specifications. A photo.

Ryan Model 147 Lightning Bug - US military unmanned aerial vehicle developed in 1963, the company «Ryan Aeronautical».

The design of the US military unmanned aerial vehicle model Ryan Model 147 Lightning Bug began at the end of the 50-ies of the last century. This air means was intended for one single purpose - to be used as an air target. Despite the relatively narrow scope and specific application of this unmanned aerial vehicle, the Ryan Model 147 Lightning Bug project turned out to be quite popular, in particular, the device itself was operated from the middle of the 60-ies of the last century, up to the middle of the 80-ies of the last century, that Clearly indicates a great promise of this dron.

UAVRyan Model 147 Lightning Bug photo

Military drone Ryan Model 147 Lightning Bug has undergone its first tests in 1963 year, and due to the fact that the test run of the drone was a success, the project was approved by the US command, and in the same year began mass production of the UAV, which later repeatedly modernized and improved.

Over the entire period of production, the American designers created about 3.5 thousand drones of this model, however, due to obsolescence, these unmanned vehicles is not currently in operation.

Depending on the modification of an unmanned air tools, drone length of Ryan Model 147 Lightning Bug can vary from 6,7 9,2 meter to meter, however, due to good aerodynamic component, the device has good maneuverability and speed.

Photo droneRyan Model 147 Lightning Bug

Powerplant UAV Ryan Model 147 Lightning Bug presented turbojet engine, which allows the drone to reach a maximum speed of its flight in 850 km \ h. (Depending on the version of the device), while as the maximum range of the UAV flight distance is limited in 1720 kilometers, which is quite acceptable.

The following versions and modifications of the UAV model Ryan Model 147 Lightning Bug: